Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3915, Christopher Garland, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Garland, Christopher R. 3915
Mary
B.L. No. 44932-160-55
CONTENTS

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230.201. - Oct 1855
Dec 31. 1855.
Mary Garland widow of Christopher Garland. dec. Fri. at St.
Cape Ballard. 1 st Regt. Cont. Service.
Ent. 1861. Dis. 1865.
Revolutionary War.
Private Va Troops Ins July 53
Ad. 160 accs Oct 27/56 Bridge
Vol G = 13
R. Saunders Shackelford Bridge Va

The following is a copy of the certificate of the marriage of Christopher Garland & Mary W. Davis returned to the Clerk's Office of the County Court of Mathews & duly recorded in the said Court in the year 1805.
"Christopher Garland & Mary Davis W. Oct. the 13 th (thirteenth), 1804 (one thousand eight hundred and four) Mathews Co."
I do hereby certify that the aforesaid marriage was solemnized by me agreeably to the date annexed. Given under my hand this 10 th (tenth), Jany 1805 (one thousand eight hundred and five).
Amos Smith R. N. D.
Copy Teste
Shepard G. Miller C. M. C.
Virginia. Mathews County Co.
I Shepard G. Miller Clerk of the County Court of Mathews in the State aforesaid depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk of the said Court and that the foregoing return of the marriage of Christopher Garland and Mary W. Davis is a true Copy of the record with the exception of the date which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court, this 9 th day of May 1853. Shepard G. Miller

The affidavit of Almon Dunston of the County of Gloucester & State of Virginia made before the justices of the County Court of Gloucester, shows that he was personally acquainted with Christopher Garland Esq. deceased. That he served two years as Lieutenant in the Virginia Troops of horse in the recentinary war; that he served faithfully so far as he knows and believes in that capacity and was honorably discharged but he cannot recollect under what Captain he served; that he believes the only children and heirs he left are Robert C. Garland, Jr. - Melvin G. Gorton, Mary O'Neil and Milard Kidd of Kentucky, Christopher Garland Jr since dead & Sarah Chowning also dead and Elizabeth Glenn since dead and Judith Brong King also dead
Almon Dunston (seal)
In Gloucester County Court October 1852. On motion of Robert C. Garland the Court do order that the affidavit of Almon Dunston be filed in the Clerk's office of the said Court and they do certify that they believe the matters & things contained therein are true.
In testimony that the foregoing are truly copied from the records in the Clerk's office of the County Court of Gloucester in the State of Virginia I have hereunto subscribed my name as clerk at Middlesex and affixed the seal there of this 10th day of February 1853 and I certify that the said Court is a Court of record having general jurisdiction in John R. Bacy C. Clerk

State of Virginia } 355 County of Gloucester }
On this 27 th day of April one thousand eight hundred and fifty three personally appeared before me a Justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid Mary Garland a resident of Virginia in the County of Gloucester aged 83 years, who first being duly sworn according to law, doth, on her Oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd of February 1853, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary War. That she is the widow of Christopher Garland who was a Lieutenant in the State line of Virginia troops & perhaps served also in the Continental service. That her husband resided at the time in the County of Gloucester Virginia, where he no doubt entered the service, but at what time or under what Officers, she has no means of knowing. She goes to refer to the rolls and records in the War Department and the accompanying testimony, and in addition thereto would state that she has often heard her deceased husband say that he served in the Virginia troops of Wood more than two years and marched from Virginia to the North as far as New Jersey. Perhaps further but have never seen any written discharge or commission in his papers.
She further declares that she was married to the said Christopher Garland in Mathews County Va. on the 13 th day of October 1804 eighteen hundred and four. That her husband the said Christopher Garland died in Gloucester County Virginia on the 20 th day of January eighteen hundred and twelve. That she was not married to him prior to the 13 th day of January eighteen hundred but at the time above stated. She further declares that she is now a widow.
Mary Garland

The foregoing declaration known to and subscribed before me the day & year first above written and I hereby Certify that the declarant Mary Garland by reason of infirmity of age, is unable to attend to attend the Court of her County, without great in- convenience and probable risk of health and I further Certify, that I have no interest in the prosecution of this Claim.
G. W. Smith J.P.
State of Virginia } Gloucester County } to wit
I, John R. Cary clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do certify that G. W. Smith Esq. and William R. Roane Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit and power of attorney were made, were at the time of subscribing their names thereto, Justices of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commis- sioned and qualified, and that their signatures thereto are genuine. and I further certify that the County Court aforesaid is a court of record having general jurisdiction
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as clerk aforesaid and affixed the seal of the said Court this 6 th day of June 1855 in the 79 th year of the Commonwealth
John R. Cary Clerk

State of Virginia } County of Gloucester } ss
On this 19 th day of May 1853 personally appeared before me a justice of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, Jane Coats aged 89 years, a resident of Gloucester County Va. who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she personally knew Christopher Garland the husband of Mary Garland, who is now his widow, and that she knew him to be an officer in the troops in service in the County of Gloucester during the Revolutionary War, and believes him to have been a Lieutenant, that she was then about 8 or 9 years of age, and her father lived on the road, leading from Gloucester town, opposite York town, and she recollects the return of the troops by her father, and her father being a near neighbour of Christopher Garland she knew him well and believes he served fully two years, and to the end of the war. She further states that the said Christopher Garland died in Gloucester County Va. on the 20 th of Jan'y 1812 and she is a disinterested Witness
Jane her X Coats mark
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day & year above written, and I certify that Jane Coats is a credible Witness, and by reason of bodily infirmity, brought on by age, she could not conveniently attend the Court of her County
James W Roane H.P.

State of Virginia, County of Gloucester, to wit
On this 9 th day of June A. D. 1883: before me Warner S. Brooke a Justice of the peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly authorized by law, to administer oaths, personally appeared Mary Garland a resident of the said County of Gloucester aged eighty five years, who being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the widow of Christopher Garland, deceased who was first a private of Cavalry in the Virginia Continental line in the Army of the Revolution and served two years or more; then a Lieutenant (as she has reason to believe, from information derived from her said husband, and also from others, in a Company of                      Commanded by Capt Ballard, in the first Virginia Regiment in the year 1776. She does not know when her said husband entered or left the service, but has reason to believe that he continued in service in said War of the Revolution until the close thereof, & was honorably discharged.
She further declares that she was married to the said Christopher Garland, in the County of Mathews on or about the                      day of                      A. D. 1804, by one Parson Smith a

Robbins Minister that her name before her said marriage was Mary Harris that her said husband died in the County of Gloucester on or about the day of January A D 1812 and that she is now a widow
She makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the Bounty Fund to which she may be entitled under the act of Congress approved on the 3rd day of March, 1855, she now having heretofore received, or applied for a Land Warrant under this or any other act of Congress.
She hereby appoints H Saunders her agent and attorney to prosecute her claim and receive the Warrant
Mary Garland (Seal)
We James M Saunders and Maria F Ransom residents of the County of Gloucester in the State of Virginia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed, acknowledged, and sworn to in our presence by Mrs Mary Garland and that we believe from the appearance and statements of the Applicant that she is the actual person who represents herself to be James M Saunders
Maria F. Ransom

Declaration the Mary Eastland for Henry Ladd
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The affidavit of Almon Dunston of the County of Gloucester & State of Virginia made before the Justices of the County Court of Gloucester shews that he was personally acquainted with Christopher Garland Sen r deceased that he served two years as Lieutenant in the Virginia Troops of horse in the revolutionary war, that he served faithfully so far as he knows and believes in that Capacity and was honorably discharged but he cannot recollect under what Captain he served, that he believes the only Children & heirs he left are Robert C. Garland, Persimmon Clifton, Mary O'Neil and Mildred Kidd of Kentucky Christopher Garland jr since dec. Sarah Gunning also dec. and Elizabeth Glenn since dec. and Judith Brooking also dead
Almon Dunston seal
Gloucester County Court October 1852.
On Motion of Robert C. Garland the Court doth order that the affidavit of Almon Dunston be filed in the Clerk's office of the said Court and they do certify that they believe the matters & things contained therein are true
State of Virginia Gloucester County } to wit
I John R. Carty Clerk of the Court of the County & State aforesaid, do certify that the foregoing Affidavit and order of Court are truly copied from the records of the said Court
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk aforesaid and affixed the seal of the said Court this 20 th day of December 1853 in the 80 th year of the Commonwealth
J. R. Carty Cl. Cur.

The foregoing declaration, and affidavit were signed & acknowledged, and sworn to before me on the day and hour full before written: and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons; that I believe the applicant is the actual person she represents herself to be, and that I have no interest in this claim. Warner D. Roane J.P.
State of Virginia. I John R. Carey Clerk of the County Court of Hampshire in the State of Virginia above named hereby certify that Warner D. Roane before whom the foregoing declaration & affidavit were made, and before whom also, the affidavit of Jane Beale, (which is hereto attached), was made & was at the respective dates thereof an acting justice of the peace, within and for said County of Hampshire, duly qualified & sworn to act as such; that full faith and credit is due to all his official acts; and that the signatures hereunto annexed purporting to be his are his genuine signatures. In testimony whereof I have hereunto hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my said Court this 20 th day of Dec r 1855. M c R. Carey CC: Cur.

Christopher Garland-R.3915
The data which follow were obtained from claim, R. 3915, based upon the Revolutionary War service of Christopher Garland.
The date and place of birth of Christopher Garland are not given, nor are the names of his parents stated.
While residing in Gloucester County, Virginia, he served as private and lieutenant, part of the time in Captain Ballard's Virginia company; it is stated that he was in the battles of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, and served until after the battle of Yorktown.
Christopher Garland married October 13, 1804 in Matthews County, Virginia Mary Jarvis. He died January 20, 1812 in Gloucester County, Virginia.
His widow, Mary Garland, was allowed bounty land in satisfaction for the service rendered, on her application executed June 9, 1855, at which time she was aged eighty-five years and living in Gloucester County, Virginia.
The soldier at his death left the following children: Robert C. Garland, Permillia (Permilia) Clopton or Clopson, Mary O. Neil, Mildred Kidd of Kentucky, Christopher Garland, Jr., Sarah Chowning, Elizabeth Glenn, and Judith Brooking. Christopher Garland, Jr., Sarah Chowning, Elizabeth Glenn, and Judith Brooking, were referred to, in 1852 as deceased.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Additional Declaration In order to obtain the benefit of the act of 3rd February, 1853.
State of Virginia, County of Gloucester.
On this 19 th day of July, in the Year A.D. 1856, before me a Justice of the peace within and for the above named County of Gloucester person- ally appeared Mary Garland a resident of said County, and made declared upon her oath that she is the identical Mary Gar- land who has heretofore made application for a Pension under the act of February 3 rd 1853, as the widow of Christopher Garland. Second That she now makes this additional declaration in support of her said former application for said Pension. She again declares that her husband, the said Christopher Garland served in the War of the Revolution as she was informed by himself and others who were in the service with him both as a private and as a Lieutenant; That the sword which her husband used when in service was in his possession when he died, and that she after his death retained it, and prized it as

a sacred relic of his services in the cause of his Country's independence: That she intended never to part from it while she lived, but unfortunately some five years ago, she had a parcel of workmen repairing her house, and she has never since the sword (which she again avers was then in her pos- session) since, and consequently has been induced to believe, that that it was taken away by some- one of those workmen, or by some other person. She does not know who. She further declared that she frequently during her husband's life time, heard him speak of his services, the hardships he had endured and the battles he had been engaged in; and recollects distinctly of his saying he was in the Battle of Bunker Hill and Brandywine. ; and she would here state a circumstance, which came under her own observation but a very short time before her husband's death. It was this. She saw some one approaching their house who seemed to be walking on his knees, and calling her husband to the door he recognized him immediately, and told her it was an old Negro man, who belonged to Majr Plummer of the County of Middlesex, who was in service with him (her husband) and who had gotten his leg shot off, when at the Battle of Bunker Hill, Terman Town or Brandywine she does not now recollect, which but it was at one or the other of those places. This Negro, had

traveled from Matthews County to see her husband, for whom the old fellow professed great regard. Having been together in the service so long, she had obtained permission from her Master to visit her husband who, she said, had rendered her great attention in his afflictions.
Mary her  mark Garland.
Sworn to and subscribed Before me the day and date first before written
Wamer, D. Roane J.P.
The affidavit of Jane Coates of the County of Gloucester in the State of Virginia, taken at her house on the 19 th day of July 1856.
This affiant being duly sworn according to law, declares that she is the same Jane Coates who has heretofore made affidavits to the services of Christopher Garland in the war of the Revolution and she here states that she has a distinct and perfect recollection of the within named sword and that she frequently saw it in the life time of Major Garland and frequently after his death in the possession of his widow. That it was the ceremonial sword used by him, when in service, and was such an one, as was worn by Gentlemen,

... Ensign - its being shorter than those worn by Captains & Col. She further states that she saw the same sword in possession of Christopher Garland before he entered the service and also after his leaving the same - and that she has often heard his widow & family say that they prize it very highly, and intended to keep & preserve it as a relic of his Revolutionary services - Sworn to, and subscribed Hans my X Coats The day and date first before mentioned in the caption Before me, and I certify that the said Hans Coats is personally known to me, & is a respectable and credible person.
State of Virginia } Winchester County } to wit I John R. Cary Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid do certify that Warner P. Roane Esq. before whom the foregoing declaration and affidavit were made is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and that his signature thereto is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sub- scribed my name as clerk of the Court and affixed the seal of the said County this 21 st day of August 1856 and in the 81 st year of the Commonwealth J. R. Cary Clerk

The deposition of Sam Coats of the County of Fauquier and State of Virginia, taken at his House on the 5 th day of September 1855, before Warner P Roane a Justice of the peace in and for said County. The same being taken by questions and answers as follows.
Question by Agent for Mrs Mary Garland
Did you ever give any testimony in regard to the services of Col. John Garland, the husband of Mrs Mary Garland, in the War of the Revolution?
Answer.
I did give some evidence to Mr James Brislow in regard to Mr Garland's services in that war some three or four years ago.
Question by same.
Do you recollect what you stated in the affidavit you gave Mr Brislow.
Answer.
I do not now recollect all that I then stated but I recollect that I stated that I was well acquainted with Mr Garland during the period of the Revolution and knew that he was in service for a considerable time but could not state the length of service precisely.
Question by same.
How old are you now?
Answer.
I am now Ninety two or three years of age. I do not recollect which but my age is in a Register at my son's B. Coats's.
Question by same.
Were you acquainted with Mr Garland before he entered the service.
Answer.
I was well acquainted with him, from his childhood.

I lived close neighbor to his father & knew all of the family.
Question by same
Do you know whether Mr Garland entered the service as a private, or as an Officer.
Answer
He served for some time as a private and was then promoted to the Rank of a Lieutenant.
Question by same
Do you recollect how long he was in service as a Lieutenant.
Answer
I do not, but I know he was in service off & on until the Battle of DeMolow, at which time he was a Lieutenant, and was at that place.
Question by same
Do you know whether he was engaged in that Battle or not
Answer
I do not recollect whether he was in the engagement or whether he was stationed on the Gloucester side of the River at Gloucester Town - but I know that he was in service at that time.
Question by same
Do you recollect when Mr Garland returned from the war.
Answer
I do not, but I will remember that there was great joy in his Father's family when he returned home from the service, and that it was after the Battle of DeMolow.
Question by same
Are you positive that Mr Garland held the rank of a Lieutenant.

Answer
I know that he was called Lieutenant Garland. Question by same was that before, or after the war.
Answer
He was called Lieutenant before during the war and after the war he got to be Major or Col. I don't now recollect which.
Question by same
Do you know whether he belonged to the Militia or to the Regular service.
Answer
He belonged to the Regular service.
Question by same
Do you know any persons that were in service with him. & if so please to name some of them.
Answer
I know that my Father, Belsey Horsley, Almond Durrant, & Thomas Durrant were in service at the same time, and were with him in the same Company I think with Mr Garland.
Question by same
Can you say about what time of the war Mr Garland first entered the service.
Answer
I cannot now recollect exactly, but it was not very long after the war first began.
Question by same
Do you recollect whether Mr Garland belonged to the Infantry, or to the Cavalry, that is, was he a light horse man, or was he a foot soldier.
Answer. I don't recollect what he was when he was a private, but when he was Lt. he belonged to the light horse.

State of Virginia, County of Gloucester to wit The foregoing deposition of Jane Coates was taken, subscri- bed, and sworn to before me this 5 th day of September 1855. and I certify that the said Jane Coates is person- ally known to me - that she is a respectable and creditable person, and although very old & infirm yet appears to have quite a strong mind & memory. Given under my hand the day and date above mentioned
Warner P. Roane Esq.
I further certify that I have no interest in the claim to be obtained
Warner P Roane Esq.
State of Virginia Gloucester County } to wit
I John R Cary Clerk of the Court of the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that Warner P Roane Esq. before whom the within deposition was taken taken acknowledged is now and was at the time of signing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commis- sioned and qualified and that his signa- ture thereon is genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as clerk of the Court and affixed the seal of the said County this 17 th day of November 1855 in the 80 th year of the Commonwealth
J. R. Cary Clerk.

Pension Office, Dec 10. 1836.
Sir,
In reply to your letter of the 27 th ultimo, I have to state that the proof filed in the case of Mary Garland does not, satisfactorily identify her husband as having performed any portion of the service in virtue of which her claim was asserted; Very respectfully J. C.
R. Saunders Esq., Near Shackelford's King & Queen Co. Va.

Howl of Minstrel Land of Limerick
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Near, Shuckelfords, King & Queen County Virginia Decm. 28 th 1855
Sir
You will receive herewith The declaration of Mrs Mary Garland widow of Christopher Garland a Revolu- tionary Soldier & officer claiming the benefit of act 3 rd March 1835. You will find attached the affidavit of Isaac Coates and also a copy of an affidavit made in Gloucester County Court in the Year 1832, by Arnold Daisleton a Revolu- tionary Soldier in which he states that Garland served faithfully as Sgt in the Virginia Troop of horse in the Revo- lutionary War. This evidence was placed upon record in order to enable the Garland and his to obtain from Virginia Military Bounty Land, but the claim never was presented. It is now offered in addition to Mrs Coates in support of his widows claim for Bounty Land under the act above stated. And I remain Respectfully V e Saunders

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Pension Office, Oct. 18 1853
Sir,
The application of Mary Garland, widow of Christopher Garland, cannot be allowed upon the present proof. Neither the declarant nor her witness, who is likewise in extreme old age, state matters within their own knowledge. Neither do they furnish the name of any officer with whom he served. None of the Virginia lists in this Office contain his name.
I am Your obedient servant,
Jas S. Bristow, Saluda, Va.
cc. of John S. Gallagher, Present.

J. S. Britton
Saluda Middlesex Co - Virginia
[Signature]
Ans. Feb. 11 th / 54
"Bryant."

(Will you be so kind as to inform me What further proof is necessary to sustain the claim of Mary Garrett widow of Oliver Wheeler to a pension under the act of 3 rd July 1853, I have rec d . no report upon this case either direct or through Mr. Gallagher and as he has done nothing to further the case I shall have to dis- pense with his services, & therefore wish the report sent direct to me. I have moved from Saluda to this place but as I still own a farm near the former any communication to that place will be rec d . J. S. Bristow Though I prefer having them direct to this office.

Ordered That a warrant issue to Capt. Robert Ballard of The first Regiment for eighteen pounds being for a tent for himself and one for each of his subalterns viz: Lieu- tenants Garland and Clayton and Ensign Lawson also for the use of James Scott for five pounds, five shillings for waggonage for Capt n Charles Fleming's Company.
Executive Department Richmond Nov r 1 st 1855.
I hereby certify That the foregoing is a true copy of an order entered in the Journal of the Council of the State of Virginia for Monday July 29 th 1776.
George W. Munford Sec y of the Com te

No 3228
Mary Garland, widow of Christopher.
VA
5915
Repted. Lettr to D. S. Bris- ton, Compt. of Gullahku, Oct. 18. 52.
Set to J. S. Brislow, 11" Feb: 5/54
" R Saunders Dec 10/55
Same - Jan 12/56
Same Sept. 23/56
Same Dec 10/56.
Act. Feb. 3. 1858

V. 44. 932
S The Am

Febr. 20, 1853. Appl. of Mary Garland, Widow of Christopher,
Gloucester co., Rejected, Oct. 18. 1853 Letter to J. S. Brattle A. Estate of J. S. Gallaher
Nov 1853. Rejected. Letter to D. H. Wood, Oct. 18. 1853 Rev.
J. S. Gallaher, Present.
Dec 1. 1853
Comm
PENSION OFFICE

THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That it appears from a list in this office of such Officers and Soldiers of the Virginia Continental Line as settled their accounts and received certificates for the balance of their Full Pay, according to an act of assembly, passed the November session 1781, directing the Auditors of Public Accounts to settle and adjust the pay and accounts of the said Officers and Soldiers from the 1st January 1777 to 31st December 1781, (see Hening's Statutes at Large, vol. 10, p. 462,) that a settlement was made on the 1 st day of April 1784 in the name of Christ d Garland as Soldier of Cav y — and evidence of the indebtedness of the State to him for £ 41. 3. 9 — delivered to himself — but as the original settlements or copies thereof are not to be found in this office, the term of service embraced therein cannot be stated.
Given under my hand at the First Auditor's Office, Richmond, this 23 rd day of Feby — 1854,
[No Seal of Office.]
W m Johnston Aud r of Public Accts

I hereby certify that the Disbursement Register (of such Officers & Soldiers as received their balance of their full pay) on file in this office have been examined and the name of Christopher Garland is not found thereon, except as certified on the other side of this paper.
Given under my hand at the Auditor's office Richmond this 23 rd Feby 1854.
R. Johnston K.P. Secy

State of Virginia, County of Gloucester, to wit Be it known that on this 5 th day of Sept r 1855 before me, a Justice of the peace within and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Jane Coates and made oath in due form of law, to the facts set forth in the foregoing affidavit to which her name is subscribed by copy. And I certify that I am personally and well acquainted with the said affiant and know her to be a respectable and credible person that she has a good mind and memory for one of her extreme old age. I further certify that I have no interest whatever in the claim to be obtained.
Warner P Roane J.P.
I Clerk of the County Court of Gloucester County in the State of Virginia, here by certify that Warner P Roane whose signature the matter appears above, is and was at the date thereof an acting Justice of the peace in and for said County, duly elected & qualified to act as such; and that full faith and credit is due to all his official acts.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of my Office this _____ day of 1855
The above certified to in another certificate W. R. Co.

The affidavit of Jane Coates of the County of Augusta and State of Virginia taken at her house in said County on this 5 th day of Sept r 1855, before me Warner P. Roane a Justice of the peace in and for said County.
This affidavit being duly sworn according to law doth on her oath state, that she is now ninety two or three years of age. That she was born and raised in the said County of Augusta, in the immediate neighborhood of Christopher Garland deceased the husband of Mrs Mary Garland of said County, and knows of her own knowledge that the said Christopher Garland served over four hundred days in the war of the Revolution. She further states in fact, that he served off & on nearly the whole war through. She further states that she knew him well, before he ever entered the service & lived a neighbor to him to the time of his death. She further states that the said Garland was a Lieutenant in the service. She further states that he & his widow the present Mrs Mary Garland, who was Mary Davis, were lawfully married to her knowledge, and that the widow, the said Mary Garland is now living and is still the widow of the said Christopher Garland. This affidavit further states that the said Christopher Garland served first as a Private of Cavalry, and was afterwards promoted to the rank of a Lieutenant, that he served in that capacity till after the siege of York & belonged to the Continental line.
Jane her Coates Mark

March 18, 1935
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Machen Boswell-R.19364 Christopher Garland-R.3915 BA-J/AWF
Mrs. John O. Johnson Chuckatuck, c/o Mrs. Chapman Virginia
Dear Madam:
The Revolutionary War record of Machen Boswell furnished herein was obtained from claim, R. 19364, based upon his service in that war.
The date and place of birth of Machen Boswell are not shown, nor are the names of his parents given.
He was Captain of the Virginia State Line, War of the Revolution, dates of service not shown. He died December 10, 1793.
Thomas M. B. Roy, grandson of Captain Machen Boswell, on January 24, 1845, postoffice address Urbanna, Middlesex County, Virginia, stated that his uncle, Dr. Thomas Boswell, administered on the estate of the said Captain Machen Boswell, and that his uncle was then dead. Thomas M. B. Roy, also at that time applied for commutation and other monies which may have been due, from the United States, on account of the service of Captain Machen Boswell.
The papers in this claim do not show the final disposition of this claim.
As a possible means of securing further data in regard to this claim. it is suggested that you apply to The Treasury Department, this city.
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March 18, 1935
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BA-J/AWF
Mrs. John O. Johnson Chuckatuck, c/o Mrs. Chapman Virginia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to the following soldiers of the War of the Revolution: Dr. Machen Boswell of Gloucester County, Virginia; Christopher Garland of same county; and Dr. James Roy of either Gloucester or Essex County, Virginia.
Revolutionary War data furnished by this office are obtained from claims for pension and bounty land made to the United States, based upon service in that war.
A search of the records fails to show such claims on file on account of the Revolutionary War services of any James Roy. As a possible means of securing information relative to the military record of this soldier, it is suggested that you apply to The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D. C.
The Revolutionary War records of Machen Boswell and Christopher Garland both of Virginia, are furnished herewith.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator
Her letter re Machen Boswell R. 19364 Enc 3

Rev. War.
R. File # 3,915.
(2)
April 22, 1912.
Mr. C. C. Chowning, Box 204, Urbanna, Va.
Sir:
In response to your letter dated the 15" and received the 17" instant, you are furnished the following statement relative to the only Christopher Garland (R. File # 3,915), found on the Revolutionary War records of this Bureau.
Mary Garland, widow of Christopher Garland, applied for pension April 27, 1853, while a resident of Gloucester County, Virginia, and eighty-three years of age. She stated that at the time her husband entered the service he resided in Gloucester County, Virginia, and was a Private and a Lieut. in the Virginia Line, and served more than two years in troop of Horse which marched to the north, where he was in the battles of Bunker Hill and Brandywine; time and officers not known.
He married in Matthews County, Virginia, October 13, 1804. Mary W. Jarvis; he died January 20, 1812, in Gloucester County, Virginia, and his widow's claim was rejected on the ground that she failed to furnish proof of her husband's service, as required by the Act of February 3, 1853, under which she applied.

The surviving children and heirs of soldier in 1853# were: Robert C. Garland, Permelia Clopton, Mary O'Neil and Mildred Kidd of Kentucky: those deceased, Christopher Garland, Jr. Sarah Chowning, Elizabeth Glenn and Judith Brooking.
Very respectfully,
J. C. Klaverfort Commissioner.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
Bureau of Pensions,
Washington, D. C., _____, 19_____
don't send again use carbon of letter of Apr. 22, 1912
In reply to your request of _____, received for a statement of the military history of Christopher Garland a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau.
R. File 3915
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     ✓ more than 2 years. { Private Officers not stated. "Va. Horse"   { Lieut Robert Ballard. ✓  
Rej-Clnt failed to furnish proof of her husband's service, as required by the act of Feb. 9, 1853 under which she applied.
Battles engaged in, Bunker Hill + Providence. Residence of soldier at enlistment, Gloucester Co. Va. Date of application for pension, by widow: Apr. 27, 1853. Residence at date of application, Gloucester Co. Va. Age at date of application, 83 years.
Remarks: Solomon Meadows Co. Va. Oct. 13, 1804 Mary W. Jarvis he died Jan. 20, 1812 Gloucester Co. Va. Ch. & heirs Robert C. Garland, Pamela Ashton, Mary O'Neil & Mildred Kidd - ch. dec'd. Christopher, Sarah Chowning, Elizabeth Glenn, & Judith Branting
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.
Office note: (Heat Robert Ballard was Capt. Va. Oct. 75. Major May 1777.)

Record Division.
January 13, 1910.
S Mrs. Charles C. Evans, # 810 West Broadway, Sedalia, Missouri.
Madam:
In reply to your letter dated the 5" and received the 7" instant, you are advised that in the papers in the claim of Mary Garland, R. File No. 3,915, there is no reference to any marriage but her own to Christopher Garland whose age is not shown.
Very respectfully,
Commissioner.

March 8, 1935
Bureau of Pensions Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
I would like to know the Revolutionary War service record, rank, age (if possible) and whether pensions were ever paid to the following men or their widows:
R. 19764 sent
Dr. Macken Boswell - Gloucester County, Va Christopher Garland - " " " "
Dr. James Roy - either Gloucester County or Essex County, Virginia.
I will appreciate any assistance you may be able to give me.
Very truly yours, Mrs. John O. Johnson
Chuckatuck, Virginia % Mrs. Chapman.

C. C. CHOWNING DRUGGIST P. O. BOX 804 URBANNA, VIRGINIA
Apr. 15th, 1912.
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington,
D. C.
Dear Sir:-
At the suggestion of The War Department I am writing to you for any information you may be able to give me concerning the war record of Christopher Garland, of the Revolutionary War. He enlisted with Captain John Belfield's Troop, 1st Regiment Light Dragoons, Continental Troops. His name is borne on the company pay rolls for the period from November, 1777, to November, 1778, which show that he was appointed sergeant in January, 1778. Any information you may be able to give me in regard to above man will be greatly appreciated.
Very respectfully,
C. C. Chowning.

ARTHUR L. CRANDALL BONDS--MORTGAGES--STOCKS ROOMS 1, 2 & 3 PEHL BLDG. 206 SOUTH OHIO ST. SEDALIA, MO.
Jany, 8th, 1900
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Will you be so kind as to forward to me the record of my Great grand father Mr. Christopher Garland covering the War of the Revolution. Thanking you for same, I beg to be,
Yours respectfully,
Arthur L Crandall

Sedalia Mo. Jan. 5.
J. L. Davenport, Esq. Commissioner of Pensions,
Dear Sir:- Your communication of Dec. 16 relative to the Rev. war record of Christopher Garland, of Gloucester Co. Va. received, and I wish to express my grateful appreciation to you, as it proves to be a very valuable paper to me.
The many duties pertaining to the Christmas season, prevents me acknowledging its receipt sooner.

Is there any record in your office which would give the age of Christo- pher Garland at his death in 1812, or any record of his marriage to his first wife, Sarah Burton?
I will be very glad to pay records, and a reference, in any Bank in Redalia
Again thanking you for your kindness and trouble, and hoping that you may be able to find the records. I am
Very Truly Yours.
Emma C. Evans.
Mr. Charles A. Evans. 810 H. Broadway. Redalia, Missouri.

RECORD DIVISION.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Briefed by George M. Moore } 286 Apl. 20, 1912. Claim No. Dec 6, 1909. }
Certificate No. _____
Claimant _____
Soldier Christopher Garland
Service La  Rev.
Additional Service .....
No. _____ claim, State records _____, 190_____
No claim, combination records _____, 190_____
REMARKS:
In O. W. S. H. or R. as above except R. F. 3915-

Sedalia Mo.
Nov. 28-1906.
The Com. of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:- Will you kindly inform me if Christopher Garland of Glou- cester Co. Va. and James Kidd of Middlesex Co. Va. were in the war of the Revolution.
Also have you any Revolu- tionary record of Ebenezer Dutill of New Canaan Ct.?

I will be very grateful for any information about these men.
Thanking you in advance, I am
Very Truly Yours,
Emma C. Evans,
Mrs. Chas. C. Evans, 810 West Broadway, Sedalia, Mo.

1909 Dec. 16. History to Mrs. Charles C. Evans & 1910 Jan. 13 - Mrs. Evans adv. of no record of former marriage or age of soldier & 1910 Jan. 14. Hist. to Arthur L. Crandall - & 1912 Apl. 22. To C. C. Chowning C 1935 Dec. 18. Lett. to Mrs. John C. Johnson see her letter in machine Boxell 1919384
Acts of July 14, 1862, and March 3, 1873.
REJECTED
3915
P. O. _____  Mary Garland Service: mil. Christopher
Enlisted: _____, 18
Discharged: _____, 18
Application filed: _____, 18
Wages: _____
Re-enlisted: _____
Attorney: _____
P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
_____ Cert. of Dis. Searched for _____, 18

Pension Claim Act. 3 d Feb y 1853
Repealed Oct. 18, 1853 Letter to Doct. Bristow Care of John S. Gallagher Pursuit POWER OF ATTORNEY,
FROM
M rs Mary Garland
TO
J. H. Gallagher. J. S. Bristow
Saluda Va.
  Filed: _____  1853    BY     J. H. Gallagher, J. S. Bristow Attorneys.  John S. Gallagher   
Copyrighted by John S. Gallagher, Jr. Murphy & Co. Printers & Stationers, 179 Market St. Balt.

POWER OF ATTORNEY ATTORNEY.
Know all Men by these Presents,
That I Mary Garland Gloucester County
do hereby select, ordain, constitute and irrevocably appoint, with power of substitution; James Bristow of Middlesex County
my true and lawful Agent and Attorney; for me and in my name, place, and stead; to examine into, enter, prosecute, file and defend: before the proper Department of Government, or other Tribunal; any claim, or suit, in my behalf, or in which I may be legally interested: by virtue of The act of Congress passed 3 rd February 1853 Granting pensions to widows of persons who served during The Revolutionary war, or the act of Granting half pay for life to Officers of The U.S. State Line.
Further empowering my said Agent and Attorney, or his substitute, to apply for, and receive, any Money, Bounty Land or Bounties, Pension Claim or Claims, or other Dues, of any kind whatsoever, that may be found to be due me for services rendered by my dec d husband Col. Garland in the Revolutionary war as promised by the Virginia Legislature in 1779, or provided for by Congress in 1832.
And further empowering my said Agent and Attorney, and authorizing him to receipt therefor, and give full and free acquittance thereof, in his name, as my Agent and Attorney in fact, but all for my benefit and behoof. Hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my said Agent and Attorney may lawfully do, or cause to be done, as in these premises specified; and, as though I were present personally and acting for myself. Binding my heirs, legal representatives and assigns to comply with, and fully carry out and complete any obligation, contract, or agreement, that is, or may be made between me and my said Agent or Attorney, his legal representatives, heirs or assigns.
Signed, Sealed, and Acknowledged in presence of
Col. C. Garland Maria F. Ransom
In Virtue whereof, do hereunto affix my Hand and Seal, this _____ day of _____ 185____ Witness, Mary Garland
*** * L.S. * ***

State of Virginia Gloucester County } ss
County of
On this 27 th day of April One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty three before me, George W. Smith a Justice of the peace in and for said County and State, duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Mary Garland a resident of Gloucester County Va the identical person whose name is attached to the annexed Power of Attorney , and being duly questioned, acknowledged the same to be her free act and deed, as specified.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed my name, the day and year last above mentioned.
G. W. Smith J.P.
State of
County of
I, _____ Clerk of the County Court, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that _____ genuine signature affixed to the foregoing affidavit, is, and was, at the time of signing the same, a _____ in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid County Court is a Court of Record having general jurisdiction.
Given under my hand and the Seal of my Office,
at _____ this _____ day of _____ A. D. 185_____
Clerk.